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Benchmark Senior Living

Activity Director

Yarmouth, ME · On-site

$66K/yr

Bay Square at Yarmouth is looking for a Programming/Activity Director to join their team! Sunday-Thursday schedule Salary:$66,000 The Program Director is responsible for coordinating, implementing ...

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Activity Director

Yarmouth, ME · On-site

$66K/yr

Bay Square at Yarmouth is looking for a Programming/Activity Director to join their team! Sunday-Thursday schedule Salary:$66,000 The Program Director is responsible for coordinating, implementing ...

Prime Healthcare

Activity Assistant

Auburn, ME

$18 - $21.75/hr

The Activity Therapy Assistant directs patient participation in selected activities such as games, social activities, sports or music to create an atmosphere of sociability, to provide a means of ...

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Activity Assistant Full Time

Yarmouth, ME

$17.75 - $19/hr

Bay Square at Yarmouth is looking for a compassionate Programming/Activity Assistant to join our team! Full Time Tuesday-Saturday $17.75-$19/HR The Programming/Activity Assistant organizes and ...

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Activity Assistant Part Time

Yarmouth, ME

$17.75 - $19/hr

The Programming/Activity Assistant supports and assists the Activity Director in all necessary programming. Responsibilities * Assists in the development and implementation of an innovative seven day ...

Presque Isle Healthcare

Activities Director

Presque Isle, ME · On-site

$19 - $26/hr

Practical knowledge of how an Activity Department functions in a nursing facility. * Outstanding interpersonal skills with high level of energy and enthusiasm * Experience in working with volunteers ...

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How much do activity jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for activity in Maine is $15.48, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.94 and $16.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an activity coordinator?

Activity coordinators are professionals who plan, organize, and oversee recreational or therapeutic activities for groups such as seniors, children, or patients in healthcare settings. Their goal is to enhance participants’ well-being, encourage socialization, and provide enjoyable experiences. Typical duties include creating activity schedules, leading events, and working closely with other staff to ensure activities are safe and appropriate. Activity coordinators may work in settings like nursing homes, community centers, camps, or schools.

What are some typical challenges faced by activity coordinators in planning events for diverse groups?

Activity Coordinators often manage events for participants with varying interests, abilities, and backgrounds. Balancing individual preferences with group objectives can be challenging, especially in settings like senior living, recreation centers, or youth programs. Coordinators need to be creative and flexible, adapting activities to ensure inclusivity and engagement for all. Effective communication and collaboration with other staff members, volunteers, and occasionally family members are essential to create a successful and enjoyable schedule.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an activity coordinator, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Activity Coordinator, you need strong organizational skills, creativity, and experience in planning group events, often supported by a background in recreation, hospitality, or a related field. Familiarity with scheduling software, budgeting tools, and health and safety protocols is typically required. Excellent communication, adaptability, and interpersonal skills help you engage participants and collaborate with staff or volunteers. These abilities are essential for creating enjoyable, safe, and well-organized activities that meet the needs and interests of diverse groups.

What is the difference between Activity vs Event Coordinator?

AspectActivityEvent Coordinator
Primary RoleOrganizing individual or small-scale activitiesPlanning and managing large events
Work EnvironmentCommunity centers, schools, recreational facilitiesHotels, conference centers, corporate venues
Required SkillsCreativity, organization, communicationProject management, logistics, vendor coordination
CertificationsNot always required, but event planning certifications helpfulEvent planning certifications often preferred

Activities typically involve smaller, informal events or recreational pursuits, while event coordinators handle larger, complex events requiring detailed planning and vendor management. Both roles require organizational skills, but the scope and scale differ significantly.

What are examples of activity-related job duties?

Activity-related job duties often include planning and organizing events, leading group exercises, coordinating recreational programs, and ensuring participant safety. These roles may require skills in communication, organization, and sometimes certifications such as CPR or first aid, depending on the setting. The duties vary based on the specific activity and workplace environment.

What are some good active jobs?

Active jobs typically involve physical movement and can include roles such as construction workers, delivery drivers, fitness trainers, outdoor guides, and warehouse associates. These jobs often require good stamina, physical strength, and sometimes specific certifications or safety training. They are suitable for individuals seeking physically engaging work environments.

What are the most commonly searched types of Activity jobs in Maine?

The most popular types of Activity jobs in Maine are:

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Infographic showing various Activity job openings in Maine as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $32,197 per year, or $15.5 per hour.

Activity Director

Benchmark Electronics, Inc.

Yarmouth, ME • On-site

$66K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Benchmark Electronics rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

46th of 159 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

Bay Square at Yarmouth is looking for a Programming/Activity Director to join their team!
Sunday-Thursday schedule
Salary:$66,000
The Program Director is responsible for coordinating, implementing, and evaluating our assisted living program to enhance our resident's experience, while developing, maintaining and cultivating relationships with community organizations, current residents, and families. The Program Director oversees the activity staff and Van Driver to coordinate and implement resident interests and programs to create a varied yet innovative activity program within the community.
Responsibilities
  • Implements events and programs to enhance the assisted living experience and improve the resident quality of life
  • Evaluates programs to make sure the quality of programs fits the needs of all residents
  • Develops an innovative seven day a week activity program that is engaging for all residents
  • Monthly family-centered programming held on a consistent basis to promote participation and ease in scheduling.
  • Responsible for leading and implementing one-on-one, small group and large group programming according to the programming schedule
  • Supports, encourages, and directs independent program pursuits, both individually and in small groups
  • Supports the resident's abilities by understanding that all aspects of care can be viewed as an activity
  • Produces an online and printable quality monthly newsletter and calendar and daily activity calendar on a timely basis, through Benchmarks Internal Social Media Website
  • Can manage and support programming associates, including transportation and our community Van Driver

Requirements
  • Must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and knowledge of aging and disability issues
  • Must be qualified by experience and training to develop programs appropriate for elders and disabled individuals
  • Management and Leadership Experience
  • Previous experience working with seniors is preferred
  • Experience in Microsoft Office Preferred

As a community leader at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:
  • 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
  • Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off
  • Discounted Meal Program
  • Associate Referral Bonus Program, up to $1,500
  • Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
  • Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits; no enrollment waiting period
  • 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Company-provided Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability

Benchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We embrace and encourage our associates' differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique.

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